Attributable to Acting Manawatū Area Commander Inspector Ash Gurney:

Police investigating recent gang-related offending in Levin have continued to conduct searches overnight and throughout the day under the Gang Conflict Warrant.

Overnight a vehicle allegedly drove towards a police vehicle that was completing patrols, and then failed to stop in Levin.

The vehicle was later stopped and impounded at Levin with enquiries continuing to identify the driver at the time the vehicle was driven towards the police vehicle.

Police are asking for the public’s help finding Aydan, who has been reported missing from the Chartwell area.

The 39-year-old was reported missing on Tuesday 19 August, after he was last seen on Sunday 17 August at a Snell Drive address.

It is possible that he could be driving a grey 2016 Mazda Ute QYA209.

Police and Aydan’s family have serious concerns for his welfare and would like to find him as soon as possible.